WhyWhyWhyLu-el-la?

I just found out that Club21, Luella brands licensee has decided not to invest further in the company and Luella has now ceased trading!

As soon as i find more info i will update this post ASAP

Visit:
http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/091110-luella-ceases-trading.aspx

http://www.fabsugar.com/6126407
for more information.

WishYouWereBlogging..

More fun fashion fashion blogs to have a ponder...<3

http://www.vmagazine.com/blog.php

http://flyingsaucer.typepad.com/

http://dazeddigital.com/blogs/Default.aspx

FrankfurtXmasMarket&CraftFair

Yay, birmingham's German market is back again this year, gathering 2million visitors a year, to buy its unusal handmade gifts and enjoy the traditional food and drink. Featuring 180 stalls, frsh baked daily pastries and breads, its easy to see why the establ;ishemtn has become and ongoing anual event.

Venue: Victoria Square and New Street
Date: Thurs 12 Nov – Wed 23 Dec (Craft Fair from 19 Nov)
Time: 10am – 9pm
Tel: 0121 464 2012

Visit:
http://www.birmingham.gov.uk/frankfurtmarket
For more details.

StreetStyle...

The Birmingham mail produces a weekly column where they pick people off the high street to ask them the brand and cost of each item of their outfit. I plan to carry out this same excersize, asking fashion conscious memebrs of the public what they are wearing right now for A/W 09/10.

Stay Tuned!

Follow the link to see some of Bimrignham Mail's street style posts.

http://www.birminghammail.net/lifestyle/birmingham-shopping/streetstyle/

My Design Ethos

My break into fashion started with little designs doodled into a notebook at he age of 10. I went on to study BTEC FD Art & Design and GCSE Textiles at high school, with clear intentions to work in the fashion industry. Earlier this year i completed ND Fashion & Clothing at Matthew Boulton's prestigous Fashion lab (www.bmetc.ac.uk/home.aspx) and am currently studying a Foundation diploma. During my courses at the Fashion Lab i have learnt a vast amount of experience and acclaimed a signature style.

I always achieve to portray context through visual communication, often using textile techniques and a range of media. My work also frequently involves intricate detailing, and I enyoy using fabric manipulation in my designs. It is because of this my aspirations are not to become a designer, as working in a business environment creates limitations and meeting customer needs.

After graduating from a degree in fashion communication, my ambitions are to work for a fashion magazine, writing reviews and/or columns.

I<3Shoes x50

I'm a girl so I have every excuse to love shoes. Aimee Browne and myself photographed 50 of our friends and our own personal favourites =D

Visit:

www.facebook.com/jernayde

to see all 50. <3

SelfPortrayal...

Some way off from the portrait i posted before.

I asked a few members of the Fashion Lab to draw a self potrait without looking in the mirror. Although not in proportion, or done to the best of my drawing ability, it's interesting to see how people picture themselves. In doing this portrait I thought about each feauture individually; my eyes are big, but quite far apart, i have a small face etc. It doesn't really look like me but it has brought to light how personal ideas and opions differ from reality. This often true, not just in facial features but in physical state and personality.

Note: Can some other people please do this exersize so everyone isn't just laughing at my drawing =P

Birmingham'sGotTalent?

Birmingham has never built a strong reputation with the fashion industry, making it even harder for up and coming designers to survive, forcing them, alongside students to move to London. Keep Updated to read interview with Jacob Kimmie on setting up business away from the fashion capital.

Visit :

http://www.birminghampost.net/birmingham-business/birmingham-business-news/creative-industries-news/2009/02/02/capital-idea-for-birmingham-s-fashion-talent-65233-22833111/

to view kimmie's opinions on how birminsham's aspiring designers can be heleped.

What's On?

Anyone get the chance to go and see the Mj Movie? I Did =D

Suprisingly good from a 'couldn care less' biased opinion. If your a fan or are old enough for mj's music to have some effect on your life, its a must see. Otherwise wait for it to come on tv, sit at home with the fam and enjoy the humour and amazement of what could have been...

http://www.thisisit-movie.com/

SulaimiBrookman

Born in Singapore, after garduating from the prestigious Raffles Design Institute Brookman went on to work for Versace where he began his concept of transfering haute couture detailing to ready-to-wear.

He has since become more popular after creating his own business in the centre of Birmingham at the Custard Factory. His first collection was launched for S/S 09.

For more details visit:

www.salaimibrookman.com

10 Things I Love About Blogs...

My Fave*

http://jakandjil.com/blog/*


http://stylebubble.typepad.com/
http://gofugyourself.celebuzz.com/
http://catwalkqueen.tv/
www.libertylondongirl.blogspot.com
www.tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com
http://thelovemagazineblog.wordpress.com
www.theselby.com
http://iamfashion.blogspot.com
http://fashion.elle.com

The Talented Mr Burbridge...

Its funny cause i love this drawing,
but i didnt realise this is what i
look like. Not bad!

Visit:
www.facebook.com/c.a.c.burbridge
to see more of his work =D

EEEEEVent

www.clothesshowlive.com

Us at Fashion Lab are gonna be at Clothes Show Live again

this year promotion the fashion courses we offer at Birmignham

Metropolitan College. Dont be shy to drop by and question us!

COMPETITION!!!!
Pick up an SBC Makeup Student Kit Worth £119 RRP!

Follow the link to answer the simple question:

"What is SBC's Clothes Show Live stand Number?"

www.clothesshowlive.com/competitions/sbc